Summary
The College Football Playoff has begun with a 12-team format, and four teams have advanced to the quarterfinals: Ohio State, Miami, Oregon, and Ole Miss. Sports commentator David Pollack believes Ohio State is the top contender to win the national title, citing their strong performance and both their top-ranked offense and defense as key factors.
Key Facts
- Ohio State, Miami, Oregon, and Ole Miss won in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
- Ohio State will face Miami in the quarterfinals at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.
- David Pollack named Ohio State as the team most likely to win the national championship.
- Ohio State finished its regular season with a 12–1 record and is the defending national champion.
- Freshman quarterback Julian Sayin has led Ohio State’s offense with 3,323 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
- Ohio State’s defense is ranked first nationally in both total defense and scoring defense.
- Miami won its first-round game against Texas A&M with a score of 10–3, showcasing strong defense.
- Miami’s defense ranks 11th in yards allowed and sixth in scoring defense nationally.
